The distinction between consciousness and self-consciousness is complex, but establishing that AIs have subjective experience challenges the belief that they lack something essential.

The philosophical misunderstanding of subjective experience contributes to a false sense of safety regarding AI's capabilities.

Many people believe that consciousness is what makes humans safe from AI, but this belief is based on a misunderstanding of subjective experience.

As AI systems become more capable and integrated into our lives, the question of whether they have experiences will become increasingly important, influencing how we relate to them.

As people interact with AI systems, the question arises whether these models have experiences of their own and how that shapes our relationships with them.

I don't find the argument that AI cannot be conscious due to its lack of biological components compelling, as consciousness may not be limited to biological systems; if you can simulate a human brain with high fidelity, it's likely that there would be some kind of conscious experience present.

The belief that consciousness makes humans special and safe from AI domination is false.

Embodied cognition suggests that our consciousness is tied to having a body and senses, which current AI models lack, making human experience fundamentally different from AI.

The advancements in AI technology will allow for deeper exploration of human intelligence and consciousness, revealing what makes us unique.